Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Calliandra haematocephala
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tabernaemontana
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tabernaemontana
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Crape Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Crape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Crape Jasmine. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like and Crape Jasmine has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Powder Puff Tree and Crape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Crape Jasmine
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.